Abstract: Leak-proof seamless underwear having a fabric-made leak-protection pad. An underwear for a female wearer includes: a rear-side fabric-region that is configured to cover at least some of buttocks of the female wearer; a front-side fabric-region that is generally opposite said rear-side fabric-region and that is configured to cover at least some of a pelvis of the female wearer; and a gusset (or crotch-covering) fabric-region that is configured to cover genitalia and/or crotch of the female wearer. A body-facing or inner side of the gusset fabric-region includes a fabric-based Passepartout frame element which holds in place therein a fabric-based leak-protection pad that absorbs fluids and prevents fluid leaks.

Abstract: A wound dressing supply holding device enabling as needed access to wound dressing supplies includes a shell, which has an open top and which is sized and shaped complementarily to a stack of the bandages, which can be inserted into the shell through the open top. A respective bandage can be removed, as needed, from the stack of the bandages. A clip that is attached to a rear face of the shell selectively attaches the shell to a waistband or belt of a user. A hollow disc is attached by an inner wall to a front face of the shell. An opening is positioned in an upper sidewall of the hollow disc and allows for insertion of a roll of surgical tape into the hollow disc so that the surgical tape is available to the user to affix the respective bandage to cover a wound.

Abstract: Disclosed herein is a device and method for evacuating patients during medical emergencies. The device is an evacuation blanket comprised of a cover and a carrier. The cover includes a number of inventive elements supporting an improved method of evacuating patients and matching those patients to the blanket used for their evacuation after the patient has been evacuated to a destination and separated from the blanket.

Abstract: There is provided an inactivation method that inactivates harmful microorganisms and/or viruses existing in an enclosed space where a patient is transported and/or treated, and comprises: a first step of performing a wiping operation that wipes down a surface in the enclosed space with a sterilizing solution after transporting and/or treating the patient; a second step of irradiating, simultaneously with the first step, droplets that scatter from a wiping area of the surface during the wiping operation in the first step with ultraviolet light in a wavelength range between 190 nm and 235 nm as ultraviolet light having a wavelength that inactivates harmful microorganisms and/or viruses.

Abstract: A hybrid passenger vehicle includes a chassis supported by at least one front wheel and at least one rear wheel, a body coupled to the chassis including at least one door, and a vehicle floor coupled to the chassis. The body defines an interior space configured to be occupied by at least one passenger when operating the vehicle, and the vehicle floor has a front end and a rear end. A rear wall is coupled to the rear end of the vehicle floor such that the rear wall defines a rearmost boundary of the vehicle floor. A rear suspension assembly is coupled to the chassis. The rear wall is arc-shaped, and the rear suspension assembly is located rearward of the rear wall.

Abstract: The present invention provides powered seats for chairs such as recliners or lift chairs that can move a seated user either forward or back in the chair. The invention is particularly useful for individuals lacking sufficient strength or mobility to move from the front of a chair seat to the back of the chair seat, or alternatively from the back of the chair to the front of the chair, without the assistance of one or more persons. The invention also allows a user to adjust their position in a chair to any spot between the front and back of the chair's seat as desired.

Abstract: A manual wheelchair has a camber tube that supports manual drive wheels for rotation relative to a wheelchair frame. A pair of drive motors are housed within the camber tube and connect to an axle shaft supported within a wheel hub. The axle shaft has a distal end defining an angle accommodating and torque-transmitting profile that connects to the drive motor. The axle shaft has a proximal end defining a torque transmitting connection with a drive disconnect assembly that selectively permits engagement of the drive motor to the wheel hub. The axle shaft supports a retaining ball and an actuator to permit the drive wheel to be removed from the wheelchair. The drive disconnect assembly permits the motor to be mechanically disconnected from the wheel hub to reduce drag and friction when the wheelchair is operated manually.

Abstract: A patient support apparatus includes a support surface adapted to support a person, a display, a plurality of controls, a memory, and a controller. The controller is adapted to collect a batch of data regarding the operation of the patient support apparatus, to store the batch of data in the memory, to update the contents of the batch of data during usage of the patient support apparatus, and to display a coded image on the display in response to activation of a particular control. The coded image, which may be a QR code, encodes the batch of data. The encoded data may include sensor readings, diagnostic data, fault data, a serial number, and/or other data. The controller may also, or alternatively, display (either permanently or semi-permanently) the ward, department, floor, or another identifier (e.g. radiology, maternity, etc.) to which the patient support apparatus is assigned for a particular healthcare facility.

Abstract: A patient repositioning system intended for a patient confined to a bed for an extended time period. The repositioning system includes a sling attached to a frame with side poles having head and foot segments that passively fold between a flat/supine position and sitting positions. The frame pivotally mounts to a frame base that is anchored or affixed to a bed. The frame can be pivotally lifted off of a bed mattress, either uniformly by a single-actuator lifter raising both frame poles by the same angle, or so as to tilt the frame to assist with turning a patient by a dual-actuator lifter raising the frame poles to different angles.

Abstract: Priming carts, transfer trays, priming circuits, blood circuits, and related methods are disclosed. A transfer tray for receiving a neonate comprises a body and a movable support assembly. The body has a first portion to receive a neonatal chamber assembly with a neonate therein and a second portion to receive a blood circuit. The blood circuit includes an oxygenator, a first conduit for transfer of blood from the neonate to the oxygenator, and a second conduit for transfer of blood from the oxygenator to the neonate. The movable support assembly is affixed to the body of the tray and is configured to receive the blood circuit. When the neonate is disposed on the first portion and is in liquid communication with the blood circuit, the transfer tray is movable from a first position on a first surface to a second position on a second surface.

Abstract: Module for housing electronic and electromechanical medical equipment including a portable digital camera and processing circuitry with machine vision and machine learning software for automatically documenting healthcare events and healthcare equipment operations in the electronic health record.

Abstract: A transportable autonomous dental unit is described, mounted on a base to which side walls are associated in order to create a container of around 4 liters of volume, featuring a dental chair whose column has a compressed air tank, a complete instrument table, a compressor to fill the needs of the pneumatic peripherals and venturi suction device for compressed air, means for connection to a water supply line, a wastewater drainage duct, and a power source, offering the same operation conditions of a complete conventional dental unit.

Abstract: A compression article and method for its production on a knitting machine, in particular a flat-bed knitting machine, wherein, in the compression article, respectively the number of stitches per stitch row is matched to the radial circumference of the body part to be treated by the compression article, and which compression article has a plurality of points which are distributed over its circumference and at which, in a stitch row, a stitch increase and/or a stitch reduction is realized, and wherein, moreover, the number of stitches in the wale direction varies over the circumference of the compression article and is matched, in the longitudinal direction of the body part, to the shape of the body part to be treated.

Abstract: A movement assist device aid includes a mount assembly and an attachment assembly. The mount assembly includes a shaft mount and a first magnet positioned within the shaft mount. The first magnet includes a first central axis. The attachment assembly includes a second magnet. The second magnet includes a second central axis. The first magnet of the mount assembly and the second magnet of the attachment assembly are configured to magnetically engage with each other to secure the attachment assembly to the mount assembly. The first central axis of the first magnet is offset from the second central axis of the second magnet when the attachment assembly is secured to the mount assembly.

Abstract: A back scratching device for scratching hard to reach places includes a rod, which in turn comprises a plurality of linear segments. Each pivot of a set of pivots is operationally attached to a respective linear segment and to an adjacent linear segment. Each linear segment thus is selectively angularly positionable relative to at least one adjacent linear segment. A plurality of barbs is attached to a first end of the rod. The rod can be grasped, proximate to a second end of the rod, in a hand of a user, positioning the user to manipulate the rod so that the barbs scratch a back of the user to relieve itching.

Abstract: A massage device includes first and second end portions and an intermediate portion. The first end portion includes a first plurality of massage textures and a first plurality of lower surface elevations with a first end portion first width at the first textures greater than a first end portion second width at the first lower elevations. The second end portion includes a second plurality of massage textures and a second plurality of lower surface elevations with a second end portion first width at the second textures greater than a second end portion second width at the second lower elevations. The intermediate portion includes a third plurality of massage textures and a third plurality of lower surface elevations with an intermediate portion first width at the third textures greater than an intermediate portion second width at the third lower elevations.

Abstract: A skin management device recognizes whether a user's skin has been sucked, and when the user's skin has been sucked, applies a high frequency to the sucked skin, thereby reducing power consumption and improving a skin massage effect.

Abstract: A method of draining a lymphatic system of a patient postoperatively using various physical techniques, many applied manually, including microcurrent, plastic wrap, suction cup, shockwave(s), lipolaser light and ultrasound. The method provides for reducing pain, swelling, preventing scar tissue, treating scar tissue, improving body shape, optimizing plastic surgical results, cell oxidation and improved healing through stimulated drainage of the lympathic system.

Abstract: A system for applying external compression to a limb of a user via a system of actuated barrels with compression elements. The system may include a motor, a brake configured to selectively restrict the rotation of different barrels, and a controller configured to operate the brake and motor at different periods of time during use. Sensors may be included, which are coupled to a controller, which, based on sensor data, dictates the timing and degree of compression by controlling the braking system and applied motor current.

Abstract: The invention provides a massage device, which comprises the shell and two symmetrical elastic massage parts, wherein the driving part and the guiding transmission part connected with the driving part are arranged in the shell. The guiding transmission part drives the two elastic massage parts to move towards or away from each other. The massage device of the invention is convenient to use, which could relieve the pressure and fatigue of people and makes them relaxed by massaging the body.

Abstract: A beauty device with rollers is proposed. The beauty device with rollers includes a main body part held by a user in his/her hand, a pair of rotating body support parts, each of which has one end coupled to the main body part, the rotating body support parts having an angle ?1 therebetween in a V-shape, and a pair of rotating body units coupled to the pair of rotating body support parts respectively, the rotating body units being configured to be rotated to massage the skin, wherein each of the rotating body units includes a shaft part having a step and an inclined one side, a first bearing part inserted into the shaft part, a second bearing part inserted into the shaft part, a roller part rotatably coupled to each of the rotating body support parts, and a nut part having a through hole inside.

Abstract: An adult toy including a head port configured for removably attaching thereto one or more operative heads, each operative head comprising at least one operational unit. A motor can be associated with the head port, the motor being configured to be operationally coupled to the operational unit of each of the operative heads for facilitating performance of operation thereof.

Abstract: A quantitative gait modification and/or analysis system employs instrumented footwear, legwear, and an independent processing module. The instrumented footwear and/or legwear can have sensors that permit the extraction of gait kinematics in real time and provide feedback from it. Embodiments employing calibration-based estimation of kinematic gait parameters are described. An artificial neural network identifies gait stance phases in real-time and selective feedback is provided that targets certain portions of a subject's gait.

Abstract: Technology is described for a tip device for a massage gun head. The device may include a removeable tip that interfaces with existing hard tips, tip with a tip body and a tip face. A support may be joined to the tip. An inner wall and end wall may be in the support and may form a void for receiving the massage gun head. The inner wall may have a smaller diameter than a massage gun head diameter. A channel may also be formed in the inner wall.

Abstract: The present invention belongs to the technical field of massage and provides an electromagnetic percussion massager employing arc motion, comprising a bent tube, electromagnetic coils, a circuit control module, a magnetic portion and force transmission assemblies, wherein the electromagnetic coils are arranged outside the bent tube and electrically connected with the circuit control module, the magnetic portion is movably arranged inside the bent tube and comprises magnets, the magnets are linearly arranged inside the bent tube, adjacent magnets are attached together through magnetic attraction or flexible pieces, and when the adjacent magnets are attached to each other through magnetic attraction, at least one of the magnets is provided with circular arc or spherical end faces. Compared with the prior art, the present invention can effectively transmit strokes and is applicable for massage of different body parts at different angles, thereby achieving an improved massage effect.

Abstract: Device, system, and method for dry needling comprising a device having a surface area configured to surround a location on a user, one or more openings in the surface area, each opening supporting a directional needle guide configured to allow a needle to pass therethrough to the location on the user; and one or more needles configured to fit within each directional needle guide.

Abstract: A container unit may be used to facilitate administrations of multiple medicinal fluids to a patient. A container unit may include a first container, a second container, and a carrier which holds the first container and the second container stationary relative to each other. The carrier may include a lip configured to engage a pooling device to secure the container unit to the pooling device. The carrier may also include a slot configured to engage an insert on the pooling device to guide the container unit as the container unit is secured to the pooling device. The carrier may also include a first portion and second portion with different shapes that are complementary to a shape of a port on the pooling device. The carrier may also include an extension which extends in a direction away from one of the first container to a level at least even with a stopper disposed in the first container.

Abstract: Various aspects of the subject disclosure relate to a compounder system having a cartridge that includes fluid pathways controllable by valves of the cartridge. A pump component within the cartridge is actuable to move fluid through the controllable fluid pathways. The cartridge includes a dry disconnect shuttle valve comprising a male portion and a female portion, the dry disconnect shuttle valve configured for needleless use and maintaining a leak-free seal at disconnection with the at least one diluent port comprising the female portion of the dry disconnect shuttle valve.

Abstract: An integrated drug selection system centered around point-of-care dispensing assembly that provides a practical, cost effective, and convenient way to optimize and individualize drug treatments. Through the cloud-based platform the dispensing assembly can be linked to the patient-user, prescriber-user, pharmacy-user, and the like, via network communication protocols and techniques. The dispensing assembly can include a drug reservoir assembly and a drug dispensing section (or base). The drug reservoir assembly is rotated between one or more rotatable drug reservoirs to dispense different drugs. The system includes a cloud-based platform that uses software to process and facilitate dispensing, treatments, data, monitoring, notifications, and trials, including treatment of specific health conditions.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a peptide having dentin-regenerating activity and the use thereof. The peptide of the present invention promotes the behavior of dental pulp cells, including attachment, spreading and migration of dental pulp cells, and promotes the differentiation of dental pulp cells into odontoblasts. The peptide of the present invention may be used as an active ingredient of a dental material related to tooth restoration and dentin regeneration, for example, a root canal filling material or a pulp-capping agent, and may also be used for the treatment and prevention of dental pulp disease.

Abstract: The present disclosure provides a ceramic material for improving surface adhesion of dental zirconia, a restorative material and a preparation method and a adhesion method thereof. The ceramic material includes SiO2, B2O3, GeO2, Al2O3, Li2O, Nb2O5, Na2O, ZrO2, P2O5, and a rare earth oxide. In the present disclosure, the ceramic material includes GeO2.

Abstract: In one aspect a facial mask is disclosed, which comprises a polymeric matrix having a. plurality of protrusions configured for penetrating into the stratum corneum of facial skin, and a plurality of exosomes that is distributed within the polymeric matrix, where the polymeric matrix is degradable when embedded within the skin and/or the physiological temperatures, e.g., 37 X or higher, so as to release the exosomes into the skin.

Abstract: Compositions having one or more oil-in-water dispersions of (i) particles of one or more hydrophobic agent(s), (ii) one or more polymer or copolymer fragments, or combinations thereof, and (iii) an aqueous-solute fluid. The particles of one or more hydrophobic agent(s) are present in an amount from about 0.01% wt. to about 70% wt., the one or more polymer or copolymer fragments, or combinations thereof are present in an amount from about 0.01% wt. to about 10% wt., and the aqueous-solute fluid is present in an amount from about 1.0% wt. to about 98.5% wt., all based on the total weight of the composition. The one or more polymer or copolymer fragments, or combinations thereof, are sufficient to stabilize the particles of one or more hydrophobic agent(s) in the dispersion, at a level from about 0.05% w/w to about 70% w/w of the one or more hydrophobic agent(s), in the dispersion. Processes of making the dispersions, and method of use of the dispersions.

Abstract: A composition, for sanitizing a surface of skin, includes a PPG silicone. The PPG silicone is a silicone surfactant in the composition. The PPG silicone is present in the composition at an amount ranging from greater than 1% to 6% by weight of the composition. The composition also includes a solvent and a C1-C4 alcohol.

Abstract: Described are sprayable sunscreen compositions having one or more oil-in-water dispersions of (i) particles of one or more hydrophobic ultraviolet B ray (UVB) filters or ultraviolet A ray (UVA) filters or ultraviolet (UV) absorbing boosters or other non-UV absorbing hydrophobic agent(s), (ii) one or more polymer or copolymer fragments, or combinations thereof, and (iii) an aqueous-solute fluid. The particles of one or more hydrophobic UVB filters or UVA filters or UV absorbing boosters or other non-UV absorbing hydrophobic agent(s) are present in an amount from about 0.01% wt. to about 70% wt., the one or more polymer or copolymer fragments, or combinations thereof are present in an amount from about 0.01% wt. to about 10% wt., and the aqueous-solute fluid is present in an amount from about 1.0% wt. to about 98.5% wt., all based on the total weight of the composition.

Abstract: Sprayable sunscreen compositions containing oil-in-water emulsions of (i) submicron particles of one or more hydrophobic ultraviolet B ray (UVB) filters or ultraviolet A ray (UVA) filters or ultraviolet (UV) absorbing boosters or other non-UV absorbing hydrophobic agent(s), (ii) an emulsifier system comprising one or more nonionic surfactant(s) or emulsifier(s), and (iii) an aqueous-solute fluid. The submicron particles of one or more hydrophobic ultraviolet B ray (UVB) filters or ultraviolet A ray (UVA) filters or ultraviolet (UV) absorbing boosters or other non-UV absorbing hydrophobic agent(s), are present in an amount from about 0.01% wt. to about 70% wt., the one or more nonionic surfactant(s) or emulsifier(s) are present in an amount from about 0.01% wt. to about 10% wt., and the aqueous-solute fluid is present in an amount from about 1.0% wt. to about 98.5% wt., all based on the total weight of the sprayable sunscreen composition.

Abstract: Described are sprayable compositions containing oil-in-water emulsions. The emulsions contain (i) submicron particles of one or more hydrophobic agent(s), (ii) an emulsifier system comprising one or more nonionic surfactant(s) or emulsifier(s), and (iii) an aqueous-solute fluid. The submicron particles of one or more hydrophobic agent(s) are present in an amount from about 0.01% wt. to about 70% wt., the one or more nonionic surfactant(s) or emulsifier(s) are present in an amount from about 0.01% wt. to about 10% wt., and the aqueous-solute fluid is present in an amount from about 1.0% wt. to about 98.5% wt., all based on the total weight of the sprayable composition. The submicron particles of one or more hydrophobic agent(s) (i) have an average particle size from about 100 nm to less than about 1000 nm, (ii) have a solubility of less than about 0.1% by weight in water under standard conditions, and (iii) are 85% or more of a size within ±2.0 standard deviations, of the average particle size.

Abstract: A method for cleaning surfaces, wherein the surface to be cleaned is simultaneously or successively brought into contact with two components of a treatment solution, wherein a first component of the treatment solution has a first active ingredient that is embodied to couple to a contaminant to be cleaned off and is embodied to stimulate or catalyze a chemical reaction of a second active ingredient in a second component of the treatment solution, wherein the second active ingredient used in the second component of the treatment solution is a gas mixture having at least two gaseous components that react chemically with each other under the influence of the first active ingredient.

Abstract: A composition having a pH in a range of 1 to 6, containing hydrogen peroxide, and one or more compounds selected from orthodiphenols, imidazolidin-2,4-diones, and salts thereof. The orthodiphenols have the following general structure: where R1, R2, and R3 are independently selected from H, OH, halogen, C1-C12 linear or branched alkyl or alkenyl, O—X, NO2, COOH, SO3H, aryl, and heteroaryl, and X is a C1-C12 linear or branched alkyl. The imidazolidin-2,4-diones have the following general structure: where R4, R5, and R6 are independently selected from H, OH, halogen, C1-C12 linear or branched alkyl or alkenyl, O—X, COOH, phenyl, diphenyl, ureyl, and X is a C1-C12 linear or branched alkyl.

Abstract: To a novel liquid composition comprising C5-10 alkyl tri-C1-3 alkoxysilane-treated zinc oxide particles, and metal compound particles. Redispersibility of metal compound particles in a liquid composition is improved. A liquid composition comprising C5-10 alkyl tri-C1-3 alkoxysilane-treated zinc oxide particles, and metal compound particles.

Abstract: A sunscreen composition includes a sunscreen active, a carrier, and a film former polymer. The sunscreen active may be selected from organic sunscreen actives. The carrier may include an amphiphile monolayer to encapsulate a least a portion of the total amount of the sunscreen active. The film former polymer may include an acrylic film former polymer selected from C1-C30 alkyl (meth)acrylates copolymer. Notably, the sunscreen active may provide enhanced photoprotection at relatively low concentration levels when present with the carrier, including the amphiphile monolayer, and the acrylic film former polymer.

Abstract: Desferrioxamines and compositions containing UV light protection filters are provided.

Abstract: Described herein, personal cleansing compositions, methods and uses. Personal cleansing compositions can include a surfactant, a perfume, a hydric solvent, and water, wherein the composition is structured.

Abstract: A stable, compact, low-viscosity personal care compositions that includes 20-40% total surfactant. The total surfactant includes a branched anionic surfactant and a linear sulfated anionic surfactant. The linear and branched surfactants both have an alkyl tail with more than 12 carbon atoms and are present at ratio of linear to branched surfactant of 0.4 to 5. The personal care composition may optionally include an electrolytic viscosity modifier. The compact shampoo has a viscosity of less than 2000 mPa-s. The compact personal care composition is formulated to enable convenient dilution by a user and, when diluted, provide in a desirable cleaning experience.

Abstract: A stable, compact, low-viscosity personal care compositions that includes 20-40% total surfactant and is free of sulfated surfactants. The total surfactant includes at least 50% anionic surfactant and 10%-40% amphoteric surfactant. The anionic and amphoteric surfactants are present at ratio to provide the personal care composition with a Compact Viscosity of less than 2000 mPa-s and a Dilute Viscosity of greater than 2000 mPa-s. The personal care composition may optionally include an electrolytic viscosity modifier to tune the viscosity. The compact personal care composition is formulated to enable convenient dilution by a user and, when diluted, provide a desirable cleaning experience.

Abstract: An oral care agent, in particular toothpaste or mouthwash, contains a methylxanthine, selected from the group consisting of caffeine, theobromine and theophylline, and a calcium phosphate compound, preferably in particulate form, selected from the group consisting of monocalcium phosphate monohydrate (MCPM), anhydrous monocalcium phosphate (AMCP), octacalcium phosphate (OCP), amorphous calcium phosphate (ACP), calcium-deficient hydroxyapatite (CDHA), hydroxyapatite (HA or HAP) and tetracalcium phosphate (TTCP), particularly preferably hydroxyapatite. The addition of methylxanthines, of which preferably caffeine is used, in combination with the other compounds achieves a synergistic effect.

Abstract: A dyeing composition for keratin fibers, containing one or more alkalizing agents, one or more direct dyes, and one or more compounds selected from the following groups: wherein R1, R2, and R3 are independently selected from H and CH3, and 2) one or more imidazolidin-2,4-diones and salts thereof. A total concentration of the one or more alkalizing agents is in a range of 0.5% to 40% by weight, calculated to the total weight of the dyeing composition.

Abstract: Provided are a skin penetration improver to improve a skin penetration property of a hydrophilic compound, and a cosmetic product and an external preparation including the skin penetration improver and a hydrophilic compound. The skin penetration improver is characterized by including a lipopeptide biosurfactant and a phospholipid, and the skin penetration improver improves a skin penetration property of a hydrophilic compound. The cosmetic product and the external preparation are characterized by including the skin penetration improver and a hydrophilic compound.

Abstract: The process of coloring keratinous material comprising the use of an organosilicon compound, an effect pigment, and a sealing reagent VI Provided herein is a process for dyeing keratinous material, in particular human hair, comprising the following steps: Application of an agent (a) to the keratinous material, wherein the agent (a) comprises: (a1) at least one organic silicon compound selected from the group of silanes having one, two or three silicon atoms, and (a2) at least one colorant compound comprising at least one substrate platelet-based pigment comprising a lamellar substrate pigment, and Application of an agent (b) to the keratinous material, wherein the agent (b) comprises: (b1) at least one sealing reagent.

Abstract: Peptides are provided herein, wherein the peptide bearing one or more amino acid sequence differences relative to SEQ ID NO: 1, with the amino acid sequence differences comprising at least one cysteine replacement or addition.